Five Memphis police officers were charged with the second-degree murder of Tyre Nichols last week. We discuss what the incident tells us about policing, race, and what type of reforms could actually make a difference. We also hear from an Ojibwe storyteller ahead of her appearance at the state historical society. Plus, we look into why tubas are a beloved part of the UW marching band.
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Ojibwe storytellers at the WI Historical Society
The Wisconsin Historical Society is hosting free, online forums with Ojibwe storytellers throughout January. We speak with a Tribal Historic Preservation Officer about the importance of these stories to the land and the people who share it.
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WHYsconsin: Tubas in Wisconsin and at UW-Madison
A pair of longtime tuba players and educators answer a WHYsconsin question about the prominence of the lowest brass instrument both around Wisconsin, and specifically in the University of Wisconsin Marching Band.
This segment was inspired by an audience question as part of the WHYsconsin project. Submit your question at wpr.org/WHYsconsin and we might answer it in a future story.
Episode Credits
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lee Rayburn Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Wanda McFaggen Guest
- John Stevens Guest
- Mike Forbes Guest
- Tim Peterson Interviewer
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